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Electropolishing method for decontamination purposes

US5019228A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25F3/16
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electropolishing method for decontaminating component parts in nuclear facilities includes enriching deionized water with an electrolyte that can be processed by a water processing plant present in the nuclear facility in order to assure electrical conductivity, and electropolishing with the deionized water.

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